Rishirifuji weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Rishirifuji in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Rishirifuji tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Rishirifuji in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 28 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rishirifuji. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rishirifuji climate page with graphs.

 

Rishirifuji, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 92%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Rishirifuji should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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